Love and War
Disclaimer: I've got it! I'll buy you from Rumiko Takahashi!
Inuyasha: I didn't know I was on sale…
Me: Well now you are! So give me a price!
Inuyasha: um…ten million?
Me: -dumps the contents of piggy back- you think I could bargain that price down to five dollars, three pennies and a coke bottle that gets you a free happy meal at McDonalds?
Chapter One: The Priestess and the Hanyou
Standing before the doors of Takahashi High one would not have thought the school to be any different from any of the other high schools. Sure the building was nicer than other but the students still clutched onto their bags and still wore their uniforms; the teachers still chatted on the nicely trimmed lawn of green of their lessons for the day while the girls stood off in a far corner sharing the latest gossip.
Yes standing in front of the school nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
But once one walked beyond the doors it was another story entirely.
"Morning twiggy."
"How's it going pea brain?"
Everyone in the hall fell quiet; their movements deliberate but slow in an effort to avoid the two people glaring at each other. The insults were petty right now, but everyone knew they would grow.
The young girl shook her head slowly. Her black hair moved a bit against the ripples she had made with the small movement. She wore her usual skirt and blouse combination required of the school. Within her arms was wrapped two books she knew she would need for her next class.
The young man stood in front of her his expression of hatred. He didn't wear dress code and from first looks you knew he never would. Instead he was sporting a red and black shirt and some slightly baggy jeans. He didn't hold a backpack or any books, but he was going to class. That was until he and this girl accidentally reached for the door at the same time.
These two alone made Takahashi High different from any other high school. Unlike in other schools where students who didn't like each other got over it in a weeks time to become best friends. This couple had held a steady grudge for four years and maybe even longer.
No one understood it. In Jr. High they had been the best of friends where there was one you always found the other, but now something cold clung between to the two.
An unsettling feeling; something that went beyond hatred.
"Inuyasha. Kagome. Come inside and take your seats." The two did not take a step forward nor did they break their deathly stare.
Her icy hazel met with his burning gold. Stuck within a world only those two dwell within.
"Now, you two." An elderly woman stood within the door way glancing at both of her students. Though she was old she did not take kindly to kids who did not obey her instructions. A small cane she grasped within her left hand slammed impatiently into the ground.
Kagome and Inuyasha snapped out of their silent fight at the sound. With a snort the boy shoved past both the girl and the old woman taking his usual seat near the back wall.
"Lady Kaede." Kagome bowed politely to the teacher then proceeded to take her seat on the other side of the class room getting as far away from Inuyasha as possible.
Kaede sighed to herself then looked up noticing the students gathered in anticipation, "The bell will ring in two minutes." At that news the kids scrambled away to their lockers and classrooms.
"And that is the story of "The Priestess and the Hanyou"." Kaede finished her lesson to observe the expressions on her students' faces. Some of the girls were wiping the tears from their eyes while the men stood tall to pretending to be unaffected. The old woman then found her gaze on Inuyasha, unlike most of the room he was smirking.
"Inuyasha? What have you to say about the story?"
The teenager turned his eyes towards the window staring out at the volleyball team practicing for their next competition. Kaede starting to think he wasn't going to answer but then, "I don't blame that guy. She had it cumin to her."
"O?" She had never had this reaction to the story before, "Continue."
Inuyasha sighed but kept on, "The priestess wanted him to change into something weak and pathetic just because she couldn't bear to be with him as a half-breed. She was selfish. If she really cared then why didn't she use the jewel to heal herself?"
"Because, stupid, then she would have tainted the jewel." Kaede followed the source of the voice and found Kagome. Her face unreadable, but one thing Kaede knew was that it harbored no sadness.
"And how do you feel about the story Kagome?"
The girl looked up with a frown, "The priestess was a fool for ever trusting him. She should have killed him in the beginning."
From across the room the young man stood knocking over his chair and desk, "Why because he couldn't change to fit the bill!"
"No! because though he could he didn't! Even when he claimed to loved her!" Kagome shot back with a glare.
"Well maybe if she would have met him half way instead of pinning all of the responsibility on him! Why is it she didn't need to do anything but he did!"
"She was a PRIESTESS! Highly respected, looked up to, high standard PRIESTESS! She couldn't be seen with a HALF-BREED!"
"So because she didn't want to look bad he had to become something he didn't want to become?"
"She had a title to uphold! She didn't have a choice!"
"Screw that! She did have a choice! She just didn't want to face it!"
"Not true!"
"IS True!"
"ENOUGH!" Both students stopped their heated argument to face a rigid looking Kaede. Her face was set in determination and her eyes hard, but if one was paying closer attention one would've have seen something…
"I am glad you two were listening so intently to the story, but that is enough." She spoke softer her eyes closing, "We have to move onto our next lesson. This one is going to be a two-person project in respect to the coming holiday, I will decide the pairings."
The rest of the children sighed in relief then snuck looks to the people they hoped to be paired with. As interesting as listening to an argument was with the tension flying between those two…everyone feared someday that their anger would become something solid like a monster and begin to devour everyone!
"Now this is the Valentines project. During this time, young people such as you are either waiting for or going to the person you have secretly admired and admit love. Soon after you quickly begin to plan for the future with hopes of marrying and having children. Because of this I have decided to aid those thoughts."
Everyone fell silent. She wasn't finished yet and from the smile growing within her eyes they knew this last bit was not going to make them happy.
"You will all be paired off as man and woman. You will be married and will pick from a variety of homes which you shall dwell in. Then you will both get jobs living the life of a married couple. You will write a report both of you explaining your experience. You will also log your incomes and bills, etc."
Finishing up Kaede opened her eyes smiling at the shocked expressions of her class.
Some seemed okay with the project just nervous about their pairing. Others groaned hitting their heads against the desk.
"So how are we supposed to do this old hag!" She looked at Inuyasha. He had not bothered to reset his chair and table and was leaning against the wall.
"Smart question Inuyasha." She stopped to take in a breath ready to shock the students further, "Within the mountains Takahashi High owns a large area filled made into a city or small town. Next week a bus will take you and my other classes from different periods up there where you will be told your husband or wife and will begin your project."
"Soo how long will we be there?" A small girl in the front asked
"One month."
"ONE MONTH!" Just as she anticiapated the room shot into chaos. Yelling and groaning from everyone, some begging her to reconsider, others calling her a mean old lady. But she did not mind. She would receive a much worse reaction far later. One which would put this scenario to shame. Yes this was nothing compared to the reaction she would receive from a certain boy and girl when she told them they were husband and wife for one month.
I told ya I would do it! I can't stand the so called 'Day of Love' it's soo…overrated! I mean shouldn't you be this nice to your significant other all year? So in dedication to that day I've made a story.
You can review encouragement and flames I'm still writin it anyways Mhahaha!
But still reviewing is encouraged
Thanksmoon2stars142000 you were the inspiration for this! If your wondering how don't worry it'll be shown in the chapters soon to come. but thanks for the idea!
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